10 Fashion Tips From Princess Diana That Truly Made Her The People’s Princess
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In 1997, when the world learned of the death of Princess Diana, everyone went into a state of mourning. Whether you were a Britisher or an Indonesian, everyone knew and loved Princess Di (as she was affectionately called) with all their heart. Her kindness, charisma, beauty and overall sense of presence was always appreciated by those around her and everyone who met her was enamored by her. Her untimely death at the young age of 36 truly shook the world; the two princes she left behind, William and Harry, were the most stricken. Diana was a people’s princess. Despite the fact that she wasn’t a royal, at some point, she surpassed the royals in terms of popularity. Her sense of dressing and elegance is something that we can emulate even today in 2021. Here are some of our favorite fashion moments associated with Diana, Princess of Wales:
1. Revenge Is Best Sought Out In An LBD
When the world learned of Prince Charles’ infamous affair with the already married Camilla Parker-Bowles, nobody was more upset than Princess Diana. However, rather than letting her estrangement from her then-husband get to her head, Diana went on with her life and wowed everyone when she shed her “goody-two shoes” image and stepped out in a rather risqué (for an ex-royal member) off-shoulder, form fitting black dress. The reason why it is referred to as the revenge dress is because that very same night, Prince Charles confessed to cheating with Mrs. Parker-Bowles.
2. Adding Fabric To Her Tiaras
Diana was an extremely intelligent person and rather than having her Princess Tiara poking at her scalp all night, decided to sew fabric that was the same color or of a similar shade as her hair into her tiaras. She made it look completely effortless and natural.
3. She Added A Horseshoe Charm To Her Wedding Dress
Diana had the designer of her wedding dress sew a beautiful horseshoe that was 18 karats of gold and studded with white diamonds into the label of her dress. This was done because Diana believed the lucky charm would bring her good tidings for the rest of her marriage.
4. Elegant But Simple Jewelry
Rather than going crazy and wearing every single piece of jewelry she owned, Diana liked to keep things simple and opt for one or two statement pieces of jewelry. While she had an incredible collection of jewels, she didn’t deck herself out in them often and preferred to keep things simple.
5. Cute Flared Hats
Who can forget Diana’s adorable flared hats? Her hat collection is something that all of us can emulate. You can always wear hats if you’re going to visit a beach or have a sunny picnic in a park or garden. The best part about wearing a flared hat is that it will offer you protection against the harsh rays of the summer sun.
6. Almost Nude Makeup
Diana had an incredible taste in makeup. Although she usually stuck to wearing simple nude makeup, she’d occasionally wear bright colored eyeliner to change things up. However, we love the simple nude makeup she usually stuck to wearing as it highlighted her deep baby blue eyes. You can achieve this look by tight lining your eyes with an eyeliner, wearing mascara and adding a subtle nude shade of lipstick or wearing tinted gloss.
7. You Can Be Sporty And Feminine
Diana may have been a princess, but she was also the queen of hearts. She was often spotted showing off her incredibly athletic and leggy figure in sporty or androgynous clothes. Her outfits always complimented her tall frame and this style will be perfect for women out there who are blessed in terms of height.
8. Pretty In Pastel
Diana was often spotted wearing simple pastel colors, and she looked absolutely elegant when she wore these colors. We cannot get over her checkered pants and adorable dark pink sweater.
9. Who Said Suits Are Only For Men?
Diana was always ahead of her time. While suits are now gaining popularity among celebrities, Diana paved the way when she was spotted rocking cool suits and pantsuits at royal events and even after she exited the royal family. Diana truly shows us how to channel androgynous looks while still adding a hint of femininity like heels and makeup.
10. Red Is A Powerful Color
Red is a color that has often been associated with passion, and we understand why. Red is a power color, and according to the laws of attraction, red is the color that people are more easily attracted to. Why do you think red lipstick is one of the most popular colors out there?
There are a lot of things we can borrow from Princess Diana’s taste in fashion and sense of style. Besides being so beautiful and elegant, Princess Diana was also a humanitarian and an advocate for those suffering from AIDS. Her incredible presence will forever be missed and there will never be another Diana. Do let us know all of your thoughts on this article in the comment section below!
